How to travel from Lake Toba to Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia

The distance between Lake Toba and Nusa Lembongan is around 2,424km (1,506 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then drive, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 10h 30m.

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We've found 2 different ways to get from Lake Toba to Nusa Lembongan by ferry, car, plane, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Nusa LembonganLake Toba if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry, Car, Plane and Bus

Take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Banyuwangi International (BWX) then take a ferry to Gilimanuk then take the bus to Terminal Mengwi then take a ferry to Nusa Lembongan.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Flight time3h 40m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,591,185($175)
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Ferry, Car, Train and Bus

Take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Siantar then take the train to Medan then take the bus to Bandar Lampung then take a ferry to Gambir Station then take the train to Kepanjen then take the bus to Denpasar then take a ferry to Nusa Lembongan.

  • Duration3 days 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,396,475($160)
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Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Toba and Nusa Lembongan

There are several options for getting from Lake Toba to Nusa Lembongan by ferry, car, plane, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then drive, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around IDR 2,396,475 ($160) and will take around 3 days 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then drive, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 10h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,591,185 ($175).

The distance between Lake Toba and Nusa Lembongan is around 2,424km (1,506 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,224km (1,382 miles)

It takes around 10h 30m to get from Lake Toba and Nusa Lembongan by ferry, car, plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Lake Toba to Nusa Lembongan is to take a ferry, then drive, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 10h 30m and will set you back approx IDR 2,591,185 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Lake Toba and Nusa Lembongan is to take a ferry, then drive, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 2,396,475 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lake Toba and Nusa Lembongan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Banyuwangi International (BWX) then take a ferry to Gilimanuk then take the bus to Terminal Mengwi then take a ferry to Nusa Lembongan. instead which will take 10h 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lake Toba and Nusa Lembongan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Banyuwangi International (BWX) then take a ferry to Gilimanuk then take the bus to Terminal Mengwi then take a ferry to Nusa Lembongan. instead which will take 10h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Toba to Nusa Lembongan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Banyuwangi International (BWX) then take a ferry to Gilimanuk then take the bus to Terminal Mengwi then take a ferry to Nusa Lembongan. instead which will take 10h 30m.

The closest major airport to Nusa Lembongan is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Nusa Lembongan. Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) and Blimbingsari Airport (BWX) (BWX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Lake Toba to Nusa Lembongan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Banyuwangi International (BWX) then take a ferry to Gilimanuk then take the bus to Terminal Mengwi then take a ferry to Nusa Lembongan. instead which will take 10h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Toba to Nusa Lembongan is to take a ferry, then drive, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 30m and will usually cost around IDR 2,591,185 ($175).

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Transport options from Lake Toba to Nusa Lembongan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Car, Plane and Bus
10h 30m
IDR 2,591,185($175)
4 times a day2,424km (1,506 miles)
Ferry, Car, Train and Bus
3 days 1h
IDR 2,396,475($160)
once daily3,489km (2,168 miles)

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Airports near Nusa Lembongan

The following major airports near Nusa Lembongan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.

DPS
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
International Airport
Distance
33km (20 miles) from Nusa Lembongan
LOP
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
International Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Nusa Lembongan
BWX
Blimbingsari Airport (BWX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
129km (80 miles) from Nusa Lembongan